The Tera Transformation Times - June 2024

If you ran into your 18-year-old self, what would he or she be most surprised or disappointed to learn about your current life? I posed this question to friends and family members a few months ago, and their responses were both expected and surprising.

Some of the reactions of that younger self pertained to "breaking" societal norms - "you are not married, and you live alone?" Others focused on physical appearance - "you look so old" or "not bad for your age."

One friend mentioned that her 18-year-old self would be surprised by her current family, while others highlighted their younger selves' potential astonishment at their financial independence.

My 18-year-old self would likely be surprised that I live in New York. I think she would be quite excited about the fact that I left my parents' house before getting married, something unusual when I was in my twenties. She would be disappointed that I still have not written a great novel or a fantastic collection of stories. She would be both surprised and disappointed about my financial choices - "how come you settled for this apartment?" "You have how much saved? You have to be kidding me!"

Like most teenagers, our 18-year-old selves were notoriously hard to please. We possessed the strength of our convictions but lacked the wisdom and experience we now have. We did not realize the challenges of certain goals, nor did we fully appreciate the impact of the compound effect on our finances and projects.

What would your 18-year-old self think of your current life? Share in the comments or send me a private message.

Published and Upcoming Articles

Last month I wrote about the how to attract what you want most and the price of leadership. I invite you to experiment with the tips and tools proposed in each article and modify them to fit your needs.

Both are also available on video

How to Attract What You Want: The Power of Thoughts, Words, and Social Circle

The Price of Leadership: Finding Purpose Beyond Rewards

In June I will be talking about how to develop empathy and the beauty of asking questions.

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Quote of the Month

“Every thought you have is a message you send to the Universe. The Universe is always saying YES to your thoughts, energy, and emotions. Therefore, what you put out you will receive back—whether you want it or not.” – Gabrielle Bernstein, American professional speaker and author

Laughter is the best medicine

Background of the month

The first time I went to Paris I was 19. I was finally realizing a goal I had since I was 10: to travel to Europe and to go from city to city by train. Here are some fun facts about the City of Lights

• Paris has five Statues of Liberty replicas of the one in New York City.
• The Monalisa, one of the most famous paintings in the world, is much smaller that I initially imagined.
• Paris is called the City of Lights because it was one of the first European cities to install streetlights.
• The cocktail Bloody Mary originated in Paris
• The Louvre, located in Paris, is the largest art museum in the world with 782,910 square feet or 72,735 square meters.

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